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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.31, 969.18 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.31, 969.18 and 387.54 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.31 : 969.18 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.31/969.18 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.31x = 969.18 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.31x = 375,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,596.02/702.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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